Good shoes/insoles are so important. My friend and I just finidhed couch to 5k. It is a great running program. I would love to do a Disney 5k. It would be so much fun. Have a great Sunday!
Congrats to you!!! That is awesome!!! I just hope to run a 5k some day - and actually run it. LOL I agree - a Disney 5k would be amazing! Maybe some day.
Thanks - same to you!
OMW D - was I ever behind - I started like on Page 13 and somehow got all caught up - luckily I have been able to keep up with some things on FB - this has been fun!
I cannot believe how much Cooper has grown from the time you brought him home til now - he is so adorable. You are doing well with the potty training; I have never had to do that as all our dogs were outside dogs. Kittens and cats just go in the litter box instinctively. Except our senior cat is starting to have some issues. We have been having some vet visits which have been costly.
Allison has been having quite the busy Summer! I cannot believe how grown up she looks at the wedding; your daughters are so beautiful. Her Senior year is fast approaching. Her graduation trip sounds like it is coming together nicely. Yay for some good ADRs! What a beautiful week ya'll will have.
V is keeping herself busy as well. I am glad she is enjoying herself and not working. Enough of that later on in life.
I am another vote for you going to a running store. Yes, you are going to pay a lot but it will be worth it in the long run. Me, not a runner, no way no how. But my oldest son is, and he has had 4 knee surgeries. He is cleared to run, especially since working out and his muscles are stronger, but they still give him fits now and then. But the ortho doc insisted he go to a running store which was a smart decision. They watch you walk, measure your feet all different ways, and have brands you don't know even existed. It made a world of difference for him.
I am so excited for your girls trip in November. It will be here before you know it. What a blast. I need to go over to Mo's page and read about your Maine trip. It's going to be wonderful to see all your creations for the trip!
I need to start exercising again; I have been doing NOTHING since early June. I have no excuse except work takes a lot out of me. I work about 9 hours a day, and am tired and LAZY when I get home. And so very hot here, even when I get home around 6 to 7 at night. But, after you turn 50 your muscles really start losing if you don't keep up some type of exercise. I need to get going again. I cannot believe how much definition you have D! You look wonderful. And young.
So glad to be all caught up and will be following along more faithfully now. I sent another email - when you have time - I know you are a busy bee!
Take care of yourself D - always good to see what is going on with you and your beautiful family.
Love ya, Carol
Hi Carol!!! It's great to see you here!
Thanks - we love little Cooper... He is such a puppy. I feel badly for MM though - because it seems that Cooper has taken over the role of top dog, and MM gets picked on quite a bit by Cooper.
I am not sure if MM is just being nice because he is a puppy, or if Cooper truly is alpha dog now. MM just seems so sad and that makes me so sad. Poor guy.
Yes, it's crazy how quickly time is going by - I cannot believe she is starting her Senior year this year... It seems like yesterday, I was walking her into Kindergarten with her little LLBean backpack and pig tails. Sniff, sniff... Those years go by all too quickly - it's so sad.
V is also having a great summer... I am glad she isn't working - I just don't feel like she is ready for it yet. I know there is only a year between the girls, but sometimes, in some situations, it feels like more than that. Besides - I don't think I could deal with driving BOTH girls to and from jobs this summer - that would be too crazy! I am sick of driving as it is. LOL
I do plan on going to a running store soon... I was doing a LOT of reading about running last night and building up to it... Even though I am in pretty good shape, I think I am moving too quickly and I need to back off a little bit. So, that's the plan for this week - is to start over and really concentrate on form and breathing. I have time to do this - might as well do it right.
I am also VERY excited about November - it will be a fun trip for sure! My first with out the girls - but at least I have their trips to look forward to after... In Allison's case - I'll be back in Disney less than 2 months later! That will be a first for me!
Thank you Carol... I really need to get my butt in gear too... I am so stuck where I am. Looking back at progress pictures of myself, I am the exact same size I was 13 months ago, and I've worked VERY HARD this year... That is really disappointing to me. Yes, I've gained muscle, and I've gotten fitter, but I am so stalled.
I am finding that lately - I am getting very antsy... Which is why I've introduced the running... I just "feel" like I need to do more, that I WANT to do more. Which is very unusual for me. LOL I hope you are able to find your motivation again, - it's a hard thing to get back into, I know. But I know you can do it Carol!
Thanks Carol for stopping by - I love seeing you here!
I did reply to your email.
Take care!
Love your dress from the wedding, so cute!
You look very impressive carrying that ice!!
Thanks!!! I adore my 2 Lilly dresses - seriously - I've never had a dress so flattering and comfortable in my entire life. Perfect fit - perfect length, shows enough of my shoulders and chest that I don't feel like a floozie.
I really hope to splurge on a nice LP shift dress when I get down to my goal size - if that ever happens. Expensive, but totally worth it - IMO.
LOL - thanks... After I posted, I realized that I could see the weight of the bags - they were only 20lbs each... but boy did they feel good up there.
It was so hot out!
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Yesterday was pretty boring...
I went for a walk/run... There was a creepy guy walking in front of me, and I realized if I kept running and stopped where I normally stop, I'd be walking next to him... So, I stopped early and crossed the road - so I was walking on the wrong side. I normally do 2 miles, but I turned around early and retraced my steps - so I ended up doing 3 miles. It was a good walk/run otherwise. But like I said above, I was doing some research yesterday about beginner running, and I really think I am moving too fast. I think I need to back off and start over... I have no desire to push myself too hard. So, that's the plan... Start over.
Then I came home and worked upstairs for a while. I did not get done what I needed to get done - it was taking much longer than I'd anticipated - which is unusual for me. So, I need to finish this morning.
I took a short nap - then I took Allison to work.
Came home and Josh made burgers on the grill and home made fries... Super delicious!
Then we watched the Harry Potter marathon and played on our tablets - where I researched the above running.
Today... I will be doing my WATP shortly... I've done some thinking and I think in a week or two, I will be going back to my 30 Day Shred again for a while... I am going to be using our November trip as an excuse to kick myself in the behind and make some progress on my body.
Hopefully my body cooperates.
Then I will be upstairs working all day... Lots to do!
I hope you all have a great day!!! Prayers and good thoughts go out to all of you!
D~